![]() In the end it is the quality of the recording decisions that ends up counting to the post audio person. ![]() In context, let's be honest, it's far worse to have bad coverage and badly miked dialog than anything audible in the Zoom's circuitry. On the other hand, I've worked on shorts and corporate things where a Zoom was used, and (although I am stating the obvious here) the only issues for me were in the work of the sound recordist / boom operator, as opposed to the Zoom's inherent qualities. It's true about not being taken seriously on a professionally-crewed (to some degree at least) multi-mic shoot with a Zoom, however it seems to me that people on this thread and site are not considering its use in that context anyway. Enough to miss that helicopter that you spotted coming towards you Never timed it but maybe 20 - 30 seconds. As is I take time to rename files on the computer before passing to the editor ![]() I really like the scene/shot/take file name generators some proper field recorders have. Can't rename folders and renaming files takes time.Only output is the 3.5mm jack, so you can't really run a cable out into the XLR input on the camera.Volume controls are buttons can be tricky to quickly adjust volume for say a scene where a character whispers and then fires a gun.Invest in 4 or so rechargable batteries and you'll be good You lose a couple of hours when your running powered mics, but the life is long enough. Great battery life and runs on two AA batteries.Gives you much more mobility than most large field recorders Record up to 96kHz 24bit into two channel mode, or up to 48kHz in four channel mode (channels 3 and 4 are the stere mics).Built in stereo mic - or plug in your own mic into the 3.5mm input on the backet.Two inputs on the bottom are combo XLR/quarter inch inputs.It costs half the price of the cheapest audio field recorder, but has nearly all the essential functionality.Here are some of the main pros and cons of the unit you should find relevant to your interests: The battery life of the Zoom is plenty - and you can get more if you put another battery in the K6 instead of using phantom. Stick to recording at 48kHz if you're recording to sync with film or video. Stamina mode is nice if you need to record 11 hours straight, but you don't need it. I've been using both for boom swinging, field recording and such for a couple of years now. That and a Sennheiser ME66 K6 is a solid investment. Can be a pain in pressured recording situations.Īdjusting input levels of individual mics on the fly is a bit slow compared to a mixers dials but if levels set well first can be got around. Maybe they would have been alright but when you start using proper mics there's no going back.īatteries get eaten up in no time when using Phantom power on external mics. I don't use the in-built mics that much as a bit noisy. I've had the remote stuck to my boom for almost hands free recording. With the remote control can be triggered to record from distance. Compressors, limiters, bass cut-off, fx etc Small and inconspicuous for those covert recordings. That's the 2 Xlr mic inputs plus either the built in mics/ the 3.5mm ext mic input.(I prefer the 3.5mm input via a mixer) allowing me to record 2 radio mics, one boom mic and 1 extra positioned mic. With a good mic and a bit of knowledge it's perfectly capable.įor a portable device to be able to record 4 independent tracks is amazing. I've used it on a wide range of projects from small commercials to documentary and films. Personally I find it to be because it is practical/economical and realistic. If I do get the recorder I will get an me66 mic from sennheiser with a k6 power module (obviously with a boom pole but I've only found one place that actually sells them here is Johannesburg South Africa and that is the sennheiser offices in aukland park) do you think this is a good decision? How does the "stamina mode"effect the recordings? As I understand it, you can record twice as long in stamina mode when recording 44.1kHz/16 bit, what about 48 kHz can the zoom h4n be set to 48 kHz? I don't think the battery life will last as long as if it was recording at 44.1. I am aware there is an unwanted buzz when connecting a mic through an XLR, however there isn't such a problem if you connect a jack coming from the same microphone.Ĭan I mute the onboard XY mics and record exclusively through the XLR/Jack inputs with "the simultaneous recording function" how do I go about it? I'm seriously considering buying a zoom h4n recorder.
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